An examination of how sports and the media coverage of sports reflect and drive United States social, political, and cultural change.

An introduction to the reporting and writing competencies necessary to sports event coverage. The course also will include discussion of the role sports journalism plays in the 21st-century media landscape, the interplay between reporters and sports entities, and contemporary issues in sports journalism.

A practical and theoretical laboratory experience on how to tell a variety of sports stories – from breaking news to enterprise across a range of digital platforms, including text, social media, podcasts, infographics, photo, and video.

Independent study or special projects in sports media for students enrolled in the sports media certificate program. Written proposal outlining work to be undertaken must be submitted and receive the instructor's approval before the student will be permitted to register for the course. Students will be responsible for ensuring the funding of their projects.

A practical and theoretical experience on how to produce compelling sports-related content for digital and social media. Students will also study how social and digital media influence the way sports content is created and consumed.

Introduces students to using social media professionally in the context of sports journalism and communications. They will study theories to understand the phenomenon of social media and evaluate how sports media outlets, teams, leagues, athletes, and other stakeholders make use of apps and platforms.

A project-oriented laboratory experience that will focus on the various competencies required in reporting and writing in-depth and multi-faceted sports enterprise stories.

An in-depth exposure to the role of media in sports organizations and event production, with hands-on experience in work performed by sports communication staff. The course also will explore the evolving relationship between sports communication and media coverage of sports.

Training in production of sports events for mass distribution. In addition to developing technical proficiencies, students will learn to prepare for and practice on-air skills such as sideline reporting and play-by-play in simulated and live experiences. The course will include study of the evolution of sports broadcast forms and functions.

A focus on an issue or trend that has become a social concern or transformational force in sports and sports media. Current examples include college sports realignment and related broadcast rights agreements, social media, the impact of sports concussions, and sports analytics.

A focus on an issue or trend that has become a social concern or transformational force in sports and sports media. Current examples include college sports realignment and related broadcast rights agreements, social media, the impact of sports concussions, and sports analytics.

A practicum experience in partnership with a professional organization to allow students to pursue their own particular interests and possible career paths in sports media. Instructors will provide specific learning parameters and critical feedback on student work as the term progresses.